CVE-2008-0638 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 21 Feb 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation via a heap-based buffer overflow in the VEA service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-0638?

CVE-2008-0638 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Veritas Enterprise Administrator (VEA) service (aka vxsvc.exe) in Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a crafted value of a certain size field, which is not checked for consistency with the actual buffer size.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0638?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0638?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0638 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-0638 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0638 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-95r5-99mc-hv7q.